Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant for the  School Year

Silverdale Elementary - Maysville, North Carolina

POSITION TITLE: Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK: Under general supervision, assists teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with the care and education of children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

• Maintain composure in difficult situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of the care and educational needs of individuals with disabilities
• Work with disabled children ranging from 3 to 21 years of age for extended periods
• Relate to and interact with disabled children
• Operate data entry equipment and maintain records of children's progress
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Work cooperatively with other school personnel

• Two‑year Associate's Degree in Education preferred
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA required
• Completion of ETTP course and dated certificate within first school year of employment

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: Salary Grade 56

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Assist in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.
• Assist students on individual academic assignments.
• Assist children with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects, etc.).
• Assist children with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring, etc.).
• Assist children with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene and other tasks students cannot perform for themselves.
• Assemble, adjust, and maintain equipment used in instructional programs.
• Assist therapists and other specialists.
• Assist in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.
• Perform clerical duties as needed: maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; grade student papers and score tests; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional materials; operate audiovisual equipment.
• Implement established educational programs; administer and score tests.
• Constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students in all areas of the school environment.
• Assist students with digital age learning in the classroom.
• Encourage and support academic growth of students.
• Model and promote high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
• Supervise students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitor students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time; if applicable, serve as bus monitor.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

• Be physically active (stand, push, pull, squat, bend, sit, walk, repetitive motions).
• Stand for in excess of 6 hours.
• Lift moderate to heavy weight (60 to 100 pounds).
• Visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Facilitate evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Have sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents in a variety of settings.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE